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Manhattan Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 290 Google reviews · Running trail in East Grand Rapids, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 4.2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Manhattan Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Sprawling recreation area featuring playgrounds, volleyball courts and baseball fields.
What runners say about Manhattan Park
“Really lovely park just renovated in 2025 with beautiful playground, lots of shade, covered area for eating, bathrooms, sand volleyball, pickleball, splash pad and sports fields.”
Nice little park with several fields (baseball & soccer) on one side, and an outdoor park and volleyball court on the other. There are two parking lots, one for each side, so be sure to map to the correct one.
Extremely nice park with ample parking and plenty of outdoor activities for adults, teenagers, and the little ones. Manhattan Park has volleyball nets, tennis courts, etc. for sports.
1. Riverside Views - Overlooks the East River with beautiful skyline views - Great for sunrise/sunset walks 2. Playgrounds & Recreation - Kid-friendly playgrounds and open spaces - Basketball courts and seasonal pool access nearby 3.
This a great place to take the kids. The playground has a lot of fun options. There is a lot of green space to run around. The splash pad is nice to cool off for all ages. Though it is really geared for younger kids.
Trail conditions & character
“Only complaint is that google directions took me to the sports fields and it wasn’t clear that there was another parking lot closer to the playground.”
“Really lovely park just renovated in 2025 with beautiful playground, lots of shade, covered area for eating, bathrooms, sand volleyball, pickleball, splash pad and sports fields.”
“Really lovely park just renovated in 2025 with beautiful playground, lots of shade, covered area for eating, bathrooms, sand volleyball, pickleball, splash pad and sports fields.”
“Really lovely park just renovated in 2025 with beautiful playground, lots of shade, covered area for eating, bathrooms, sand volleyball, pickleball, splash pad and sports fields.”
Plan your run at Manhattan Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance4.2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteeastgr.org
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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